Prospective Students

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Each year RPAP places up to 40 students in rural communities for a continual nine-month experience. Students work under the direct supervision of board-certified comunity preceptors and other specialists in the community hospital and clinic. Students earn both elective and required course requirements during this time. Students from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience participate in the program.

Benefits

• 36 credits; up to 24 required course credits may be fulfilled depending on site
• Scholarship of up to $14,000
• One-on-one teaching/mentoring with preceptors and health care staff
• Extensive hands-on experiences and opportunities
• Increased confidence and competence in clinical and procedural skills
• Opportunity to observe/participate in continuity of care
• Explore business-related aspects of medical practice
• Examine and treat a large number of patients ranging from newborn to elderly

Requirements

• A student should be a motivated, independent learner
• Must pass the USMLE Step I Board Exam
• Solid academic performance in undergraduate and medical school courses; no incomplete coursework or failures
• Must successfully complete Medicine I and Women’s Health externships prior to RPAP
• Immunization schedule must be up-to-date